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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.92, 478.95 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.92, 478.95 and 264.53 is: 396.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.92 : 478.95 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.92/478.95 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.92x = 478.95 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.92x = 126,696.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,696.85/319.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.03

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